Industrial HVAC Technician

Dart Container; Michigan; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking an HVAC Technician to join its established team in Michigan. You will perform installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC/R systems, plumbing, and control networks while servicing campus facilities and coordinating with contractors.

This role requires hands‑on expertise, safety compliance, and strong communication with management and customers. Starting pay is $30.13 per hour with potential increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years HVAC/R experience (hot water, indirect/direct gas fired, steam).
• Two years soldering and brazing (copper pipes).
• One year experience with commercial rooftop 480V and 3-phase units.
• Must be on call and willing to work a varied schedule.
• Ability to obtain/maintain aerial lift, forklift or scissor lift licenses.
• Bring a set of personal hand tools (wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and strong written communication; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components.
• Maintain and repair campus-wide fire suppression/sprinkler system.
• Ensure installations meet code requirements.
• Utilize BMS to control HVAC units.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC/R systems and equipment.
• Lead outside contractors to ensure code compliance and report to supervisor.
• Assist in writing specifications for repairs and new construction.
• Maintain service and repair records using tablet/computer databases.
• Respond to routine and emergency repair calls.
• Read manuals and diagrams; place part orders.
• Communicate status with customers and Dart management.
• Fabricate and install equipment (duct work).
• Test electrical systems up to 480V.
• Operate and inventory hand tools and test equipment.

Skills

HVAC/R experience

Soldering & brazing

3‑phase 480V units

On‑call availability

Aerial lift license

Personal hand tools

Verbal & written communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tablet/Computer databases

Job description

Are you ready for a new chapter in your HVAC career?

If you are interested in HVAC Repair, come join us! Seeking candidates who are go getters and are ready to jump into a well established HVAC Team! Perform work in the repair, maintenance, service, modification, troubleshooting, installation and monitoring of the operation of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and associated plumbing, electrical, mechanical, EMS (Energy Management Control System) and controls systems.

This position includes at great shift schedule of Monday thru Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm! Starting pay at $30.13 with the ability to increase based on experience!

Day to day Role:

• Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components
• Maintain and repair campus wide fire suppression/sprinkler system
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet code requirements
• Utilize BMS system to control HVAC units
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, inspect, modify and repair heating (hot water, indirect and direct gas fired, and steam), ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and associated equipment and parts
• Evaluate preliminary mechanical design plans and specifications for remodels, upgrades or new construction
• Lead and monitor any work done by outside contractors and other Facility Engineering personnel for adherence to state and federal Code Requirements and reports back to the supervisor
• Assist in the writing of specifications for repairs and new construction
• Maintain service and repair records using a tablet and computer databases
• Research, purchase and inventory equipment parts, chemicals and supplies
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service
• Read and utilize instruction manuals, safety manuals, blue prints, and diagrams of equipment and place part orders
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with customers and Dart management on the status of projects and potential issues
• Fabricate and install equipment (e.g. duct work)
• Safely test and assess electrical systems such as 3 phase alternate current (AC) up to 480 volts (V)
• Operate, maintain and keep inventory of a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment
• Repair and rebuild compressors
• Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC/R equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels
• Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans and other equipment
• Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning system
• Install, rebuild, replace and repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary
• Assist and serve as back up to other Facilities Engineering employees

Core Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of varied HVAC/R experience (i.e. hot water, indirect and direct gas fired, and steam)
• Two (2) years of experience soldering and brazing (e.g. copper pipes)
• One (1) year of experience with commercial roof-top, 480V and 3-phase units
• Requires the ability to be on call and work a varied schedule
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain an aerial lift, fork truck or scissor lift licenses
• Requires a set of personal hand tools, including, but not limited to: wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Requires excellent verbal and strong written communication
• Requires the ability to understand and utilize addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals

Overview:

Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits:

Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at(800) 545-3278Ext 3370 or email us [e-mail] calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

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